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Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Penhill Preceptory

Free admission

Penhill Preceptory — archaeological site in West Witton, Richmondshire, England, UK.

Penhill Preceptory, hill forts in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Redmire · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Penhill Preceptory is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in West Witton, Richmondshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.2946°, -1.9466°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Penhill Preceptory was a priory on the northern flanks of Penhill in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England, which functioned from about 1142 to 1308–12.

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Coordinates
54.2946, -1.9466
Parish
West Witton
Postcode
DL8 4UJ
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Redmire3 km
Opening
24/7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penhill Preceptory?
Penhill Preceptory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4UJ), in the parish of West Witton.
Is Penhill Preceptory a listed building?
Penhill Preceptory is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Penhill Preceptory a protected site?
Yes — Penhill Preceptory is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Penhill Preceptory free to visit?
Yes, Penhill Preceptory is free to enter.
How do I get to Penhill Preceptory?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4UJ.